Port Chalmers United Rowing Club

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PCURC AGM and Prizegiving- June 2026We celebrated another fantastic year of rowing, socialising and plenty of good-natur...
12/07/2026

PCURC AGM and Prizegiving- June 2026
We celebrated another fantastic year of rowing, socialising and plenty of good-natured teasing.

Heartfelt thanks went to outgoing president Michelle and "superior secretary" Judith Turner for years of dedication. Rachael Hart steps up as president, while Neil Adams takes over secretary duties alongside the legendary Faye, marking over 40 years of service.

The prizegiving brought plenty of laughs. Ray "won" or we can say forced to claim the biggest blunder award for a snapped boat trailer rope. He was narrowly escaping a night in the garage thanks to Lesley's ultimatum. Many was relieved to miss out on that award.

Ange earned the Most Promising Rower cup, the award some never gets, the one we always hope for next year. The "Big Girls" women's quad Judith, Sheryl, Corinne, and Judit took home Crew of the Year. Top-scorer Corinne got another cup for most point at races and another with Judit for their South Island silver, while a shocked Judit was named Crewmember of the Year.

Deep thanks went to Ray and Lesley our incredible coaches who do absolutely everything behind the scenes, they are the bricks for our club. Special thanks went to Ross (health and safety booklet) Rachael (Rewritten Constitution) Barry and Neil (maintenence), and Peter (gardening duties). More than just a sports club, PCURC is a tight knit family. If you miss a freezing morning row, expect a text tracking you down like a missing person's report just to see if you overslept and still alive. Cheers to another great year!
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What an incredible weekend at the South Island Masters Champs in St Arnaud! Eight rowers made the trip this year: Judit,...
27/04/2026

What an incredible weekend at the South Island Masters Champs in St Arnaud!

Eight rowers made the trip this year: Judit, Amy, Ange, Rachael, Judith, Sheryl, Corinne, Neil and it was well worth it. Conditions were near perfect on day one, with a bit more wind rolling in on the second afternoon.
Our three new novice women Amy, Rachael and Ange delivered an outstanding performance, crossing the finish line first in their race, a huge achievement, even with handicaps favouring older crews. Neil dominated his singles, winning both races, while Sheryl and Corinne each secured 2nd place in their age group singles. Rachael also had a good run, finishing first in both of her singles races.
There were some fantastic team efforts too, Amy and Ange powered through a great double after overcoming early challenges, and Rachael and Amy combined for a gold medal. Our Masters women’s quad took out gold in a fiercely competitive field. Judit and Corinne also achieved a fantastic 2nd place in their pair.
Not everything went to plan, with the Masters doubles missing the podium due to a crash and the other crew due to fitness, but the spirit and determination never dropped. Neil and Judith also represented well in composite crews, and Judith joined forces with the novice women for a fantastic race.
We missed our coaches Ray and Lesley, who were with us in spirit throughout the weekend.
A huge thanks to for outstanding organisation, a beautiful venue, and amazing food. A perfect weekend of racing!

Port Chalmers United Rowing Club – Summer UpdateThe beginning of the year is always a busy time for our club. We kicked ...
07/02/2026

Port Chalmers United Rowing Club – Summer Update

The beginning of the year is always a busy time for our club. We kicked things off with the South Island Championships in Twizel, followed by the Masters Games in Dunedin, where some of our rowers competed in indoor rowing events.

South Island Championships – Twizel

31 January – 1 February

Rowers representing our club were Judith, Neil, Sheryl, Corinne, and Judit, with Anouk joining us once again from France, as she does each year. Steve from Bluff joined our mixed quad crew.

We were very grateful to have our coaches Ray and Lesley with us, guiding everyone through the whole process—from loading boats to winning races!

Despite being a small club, we achieved some fantastic results:

🥇 Women’s Quad: Judith, Judit, Corinne, Sheryl

🥈 Mixed Quad: Steve, Neil, Judith, Judit

🥈 Women’s Single: Corinne

🥉 Women’s Single: Sheryl

🥉 Mixed Double: Anouk, Neil

It was a great regatta, and we added more medals to Ray’s tree, which has now become a much-loved tradition after strong race finishes.

Masters Games 2026 – Dunedin

The Masters Games were held in Dunedin, with Faye, Neil, and Judit competing in 2000m, 1000m, 500m, and 300m indoor rowing races.

They all had outstanding performances, winning every race in their age groups, with Faye setting several New Zealand records.

We are now busy training for our next event in Invercargill, where our novice rowers will be competing in their very first races. Exciting times ahead for the club!

Remembering Bruce MalcolmAs you drive past Port Chalmers United Rowing Club this week, you’ll see our old flag flying at...
10/11/2025

Remembering Bruce Malcolm

As you drive past Port Chalmers United Rowing Club this week, you’ll see our old flag flying at half-mast. It’s a simple but powerful sign that we’ve lost one of our own, Bruce Malcolm, who passed away at the age of 90.

Bruce was a true gentleman. He was warm, steady, and the kind of person everyone loved to be around. His deep, friendly voice could fill a room, and his easy smile made everyone feel instantly welcome.

Bruce’s connection to rowing goes back many years. He was a proud member of the club from 1950 to 1959, and during that time he built a remarkable rowing record. He won three national titles; the Youth Fours in 1952, the Maiden Fours in 1954, and first place in the Plate Race on the Wairoa River in Napier in 1955. He also represented the Otago provincial eight from 1954 to 1957, winning yet another New Zealand title in 1957.
Bruce was also well known as a Bowls New Zealand selector and national pairs champion, and as a premier rugby player and administrator too.
In 2011 a lightweight single scull was named after him.
Even long after his competitive days were behind him, Bruce’s love for keeping active never faded. Just a couple of months ago, he was still turning up to the exercise room three times a week, keeping himself moving and catching up with friends. His walker had its regular spot behind the door at the club. Now, that spot is empty, and his friend Peter (79) is exercising alone, a quiet reminder of a friendship and a presence that can’t be replaced.
For those of us lucky enough to know him, he’ll be remembered not just as a champion on the water, but as a beautiful man whose warmth and spirit will always be part of our club.

Mainland Inter-provincial Championship20th-21th September 2025Recently Robyn, Neil and Sheryl travelled to Lake Ruataniw...
09/10/2025

Mainland Inter-provincial Championship
20th-21th September 2025

Recently Robyn, Neil and Sheryl travelled to Lake Ruataniwha in Twizel to compete in the Interprovincial rowing regatta.

Teams travelled from Otago (including Port Chalmers, Cromwell and Wanaka), Canterbury, Southland and Marlborough.

The weather was very kind to us and the lake was generally relatively flat(ish) for the most part. Although later in the afternoon, the wind got up and the water got rough which made it very tricky to start and also stay in our lanes!!

Robyn and Neil rowed a stunning mixed double and did Port Chalmers proud.

Robyn and Sheryl rowed a double and got second place.

All three also rowed singles and were happy with their races (even though the temperature had dropped below zero which caused a few problems with numb fingers).

Robyn and Sheryl teamed up with rowers from Cromwell and Wanaka to compete in an eight which they won.

Otago won the regatta after some very strong competition and great rowing from the other competing provinces.

12/07/2025

What an absolutely wonderful evening it was tonight! Happy 80th Faysie aka Faye Forgie XX 🥰

Prizegiving & AGM – 15 June 2025After a row that left our toes numb and our noses red, the members of Port Chalmers Unit...
21/06/2025

Prizegiving & AGM – 15 June 2025

After a row that left our toes numb and our noses red, the members of Port Chalmers United Rowing Club gathered for our annual AGM and prizegiving.

It’s been a great year – medals galore, strong representation across the South Island. Thanks to the behind-the-scenes effort of our tireless committee, the club continues to run smoother than a freshly waxed oar.

President Michelle took the stage and dished out the Most Promising Rower award to our newest recruit, Rachel. Well-deserved! As for the rest of us… well, after 10 years of “promising,” we’ve decided to just keep showing up and hope for a miracle.

Corinne, our speed queen, walked away with not one but two cups for most points earned in races. We’re starting to suspect she sleeps in her rowing kit.

Sheryl, the heart and soul of our crew, was rightfully named Most Popular Rower. Kind, helpful, and – surprise! – actually quite good at rowing too. Who says you can’t be nice and fast?

Then came the moment we’d all been waiting for – 10 minutes of wisdom, and rowing metaphors later, Ray proudly presented the coveted Biggest Blunder of the Year award to Neil. Why? Because one swim in the harbour wasn’t enough, Neil went for a sequel – and broke a boat in the process. Some say the boat gave up. Others say Neil rowed it into another dimension. He is now applying for dual citizenship with the local fish.

Huge thanks to coaches Ray and Lesley for keeping us afloat – metaphorically and sometimes literally, we wrapped things up with a well-earned meal at Carey’s Bay Hotel. Here’s to another year of medals, laughter, and – fingers crossed – keeping all boats and rowers upright.

07/06/2025

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